Scharnhorst Kaserne – Bindon Barracks

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The “Scharnhorst Kaserne” in Hameln were built in the years 1898 to 1899 and the first units of the German imperial empire were moved here. The British occupying powers confiscated the barracks shortly after the Second World War and renamed them to “BINDON BARRACKS”. The name was given to General Sir Bindon Blood, GCB, GCVO, who was appointed Chief Chief Engineer (CRE) in 1936. General Sir Bindon Blood, GCB, GCVO was born on 7th November 1842 near Jedburgh the so-called Scottish Borders, the border area between England and Scotland. He was a highly decorated officer of the British Army and has received various awards during his service. No less than Sir Winston Churchill served as a 2nd lieutenant in India. General Sir Bindon Blood, GCB, GCVO, was also known for the development of a pontoon bridge or its components. So the decision was more than justified to name this barracks in Hamelin after General Sir Bindon Blood, GCB, GCVO.Some units were stationed in this barracks. Et al The 26th Regiment Royal Army Service Corps which later became the 26th Regiment Royal Corps of Transport. After this transport regiment the 28 Amphibious Engineer Regiment, which was stationed in this barracks from 1971 to 1999, was founded in this Hamelin barracks. When this barracks was abandoned after the fall of the Wall by the British Army, the unit, now renamed 28 Engineer Regiment, moved into the Gordon Barracks.Since then, the 8.9 hectares of land have flowed back to the city of Hameln and now houses some medical and residential facilities for elderly people.

The following photos I got from Loni Davidson. Her father was stationed in 1947 here in Hameln! She grows up in the Marienstraße. Often she comes back to Hameln in the past and she took these photos in 1983! Thank you so much for support my website! Something special you can see on the first photo! The black sign, recalls the 26 Regiment Royal Corps of Transport!